SHERIDAN — The second annual Ranch Sustainability Forum will be held May 18-20 in Sheridan.

The forum seeks to provide informational resources and tools for ranch stakeholders that will help provide healthy and sustainable ranches in 2020 and beyond.

The keynote address will be given by Nina Teicholz, author of “The Big Fat Surprise: Why Butter, Meat and Cheese belong in a Healthy Diet.”

Beginning at 9 a.m. on May 18, Whit Hibbard will teach a course on “Low Stress Livestock Handling.” The course will continue on May 19. The cost is $40 for two days or $25 for one day.

On May 19, activities will include a class on practical software for ranching, an open house at the University of Wyoming Ag Experiment Station, dinner with the keynote speaker and a presentation by Wayne Fahsholtz of the Padlock Ranch on beef marketing trends. The dinner and keynote address cost $30.

On May 20, a symposium will be held beginning at 9 a.m. that will feature a variety of speakers and topics including hiring and retaining top talent, extending weaning for overwintered calves, keys to healthy ranch businesses and more. The symposium will cost $30.

Events will be held at Sheridan College, located at 3059 Coffeen Ave.

For reservations, call Lisa at the Padlock Ranch at 655-2264 or email lisa@padlockranch.com.

To purchase tickets and view an agenda, visit agwingroup.com/ranch-sustainability-forum-agenda/.

SHERIDAN — Forward Sheridan and the Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce have organized a training session on cyberprotection for local businesses.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation will bring in three experts to speak about their strategies for cyberprotection from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. May 20 at the Powder Horn Clubhouse.

Forward Sheridan and the Chamber of Commerce realize that costs for health care and cyberprotection insurances are escalating. Officials hope the workshop will address some of the issues that drive those costs.

The training session is free.

To register, call Forward Sheridan at 673-8004 or email denver.infragard@ic.fbi.gov.

Amsden Creek field trip with the Bighorn Native Plant Society
@ Meet at Kmart parking lot and caravan to Amsden Creek area

May 30 @ 8:00 am

SHERIDAN — Bob Giurgevich will lead a field trip to the Amsden Creek area on May 30 for the Bighorn Native Plant Society.

The Bighorn Mountains are renowned for their wildflower displays, and the trip will involve identifying spring flora in the Amsden Creek area.

The field trip is free and open to the public.

Those interested in attending should meet at 8 a.m. at the recycling bins located in the Kmart parking lot on North Main Street. Participants will then caravan to Amsden Creek.

Participants should bring a sack lunch or snacks and plenty of water.

The Bighorn Native Plant Society was established in 2000 as a nonprofit organization “dedicated to encouraging the appreciation and conservation of native flora and plant communities in the Bighorn Mountains and adjacent plains.”

SHERIDAN — The 2015 Wyoming Cattle Industry Convention and Trade Show will be held June 3-6 at the Holiday Inn in Sheridan. With a theme of “Nuts and Bolts of Your Industry,” the convention will focus on understanding the behind-the-scenes work done by national and state organizations.

The annual convention is hosted by the Wyoming Stock Growers Association and is open to members and non-members.

The convention will feature presentations about various organizations, agencies, the University of Wyoming and Sheridan College as well as important issues in Wyoming agriculture.

Highlights include:

a presentation by Miss Wyoming 2014, Jessie Allen, and Sen. Dave Kinskey, R-Sheridan, on “Leading for Wyoming Agriculture” on June 4

a “Nuts and Bolts of State Agencies” panel discussion on June 4

a Cattlemen’s Club luncheon on June 4

discussions and annual reports by various beef associations and councils on June 5

discussion of generational ranch transfers by several Sheridan attorneys

addresses by State Treasurer Mark Gordon and Gov. Matt Mead

a panel on sage grouse on June 5

a dinner banquet on June 5 featuring Dave Munsick

a Roundup Breakfast on June 6 with congressional representatives

Find a full schedule of events and more information online at wysga.org, call 307-638-3942 or email info@wysga.org.

SHERIDAN — The 2015 Wyoming Cattle Industry Convention and Trade Show will be held June 3-6 at the Holiday Inn in Sheridan. With a theme of “Nuts and Bolts of Your Industry,” the convention will focus on understanding the behind-the-scenes work done by national and state organizations.

The annual convention is hosted by the Wyoming Stock Growers Association and is open to members and non-members.

The convention will feature presentations about various organizations, agencies, the University of Wyoming and Sheridan College as well as important issues in Wyoming agriculture.

Highlights include:

a presentation by Miss Wyoming 2014, Jessie Allen, and Sen. Dave Kinskey, R-Sheridan, on “Leading for Wyoming Agriculture” on June 4

a “Nuts and Bolts of State Agencies” panel discussion on June 4

a Cattlemen’s Club luncheon on June 4

discussions and annual reports by various beef associations and councils on June 5

discussion of generational ranch transfers by several Sheridan attorneys

addresses by State Treasurer Mark Gordon and Gov. Matt Mead

a panel on sage grouse on June 5

a dinner banquet on June 5 featuring Dave Munsick

a Roundup Breakfast on June 6 with congressional representatives

Find a full schedule of events and more information online at wysga.org, call 307-638-3942 or email info@wysga.org.

SHERIDAN — The 2015 Wyoming Cattle Industry Convention and Trade Show will be held June 3-6 at the Holiday Inn in Sheridan. With a theme of “Nuts and Bolts of Your Industry,” the convention will focus on understanding the behind-the-scenes work done by national and state organizations.

The annual convention is hosted by the Wyoming Stock Growers Association and is open to members and non-members.

The convention will feature presentations about various organizations, agencies, the University of Wyoming and Sheridan College as well as important issues in Wyoming agriculture.

Highlights include:

a presentation by Miss Wyoming 2014, Jessie Allen, and Sen. Dave Kinskey, R-Sheridan, on “Leading for Wyoming Agriculture” on June 4

a “Nuts and Bolts of State Agencies” panel discussion on June 4

a Cattlemen’s Club luncheon on June 4

discussions and annual reports by various beef associations and councils on June 5

discussion of generational ranch transfers by several Sheridan attorneys

addresses by State Treasurer Mark Gordon and Gov. Matt Mead

a panel on sage grouse on June 5

a dinner banquet on June 5 featuring Dave Munsick

a Roundup Breakfast on June 6 with congressional representatives

Find a full schedule of events and more information online at wysga.org, call 307-638-3942 or email info@wysga.org.

SHERIDAN — The 2015 Wyoming Cattle Industry Convention and Trade Show will be held June 3-6 at the Holiday Inn in Sheridan. With a theme of “Nuts and Bolts of Your Industry,” the convention will focus on understanding the behind-the-scenes work done by national and state organizations.

The annual convention is hosted by the Wyoming Stock Growers Association and is open to members and non-members.

The convention will feature presentations about various organizations, agencies, the University of Wyoming and Sheridan College as well as important issues in Wyoming agriculture.

Highlights include:

a presentation by Miss Wyoming 2014, Jessie Allen, and Sen. Dave Kinskey, R-Sheridan, on “Leading for Wyoming Agriculture” on June 4

a “Nuts and Bolts of State Agencies” panel discussion on June 4

a Cattlemen’s Club luncheon on June 4

discussions and annual reports by various beef associations and councils on June 5

discussion of generational ranch transfers by several Sheridan attorneys

addresses by State Treasurer Mark Gordon and Gov. Matt Mead

a panel on sage grouse on June 5

a dinner banquet on June 5 featuring Dave Munsick

a Roundup Breakfast on June 6 with congressional representatives

Find a full schedule of events and more information online at wysga.org, call 307-638-3942 or email info@wysga.org.

Join instructor Jackie Canterbury of the Bighorn Audubon for “Birding at The Brinton” on Saturday from 9-11 a.m. at The Brinton Museum. All ages and abilities are welcome, especially beginners. This event is free and open to the public. It is sponsored by The Brinton Museum, Science Kids and Bighorn Audubon. The museum is located at 239 Brinton Road in Big Horn. For more information, call Sarah Mentock at 763-0976 or email sarah@science-kids.org.

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